The Quinta da Conceição is the main public park of Matosinhos. It’s located by the Porto de Leixões and EXPONOR.Its origins date back to 1481, where the Convent of Nossa Senhora da Ordem de S. Francisco was installed. Although a few decades later they had to relocate due to the harsh climate.Today there isn’t much left of the Convent’s structure: there’s the old cloister, the Chapel of S.Francisco and some fountains. The space has several decorative motifs like the detailed portal with the manueline style of arquitecture, that used to belong to the Church of the Convent. There are portics, statues, and columns, among many others. And a very diverse and inviting green area to explore. The park also integrates a tennis pavilion and a pool.